We will probably never see Yoann Huget again on a rugby pitch. At almost 34 years old (June 2), the Stade Toulousain winger announced a few months ago that he would hang up his crampons at the end of the season. Too much pain, a battle-worn body. “It's been two years that I drag an Achilles tendon injury, I have trouble recovering, then explained '' La Huge '' at the microphone of Canal +. This is why I made this decision to stop and let my body restructure because since 2015 I have taken it to entrenchments that are a bit hard. I think this is the right time ”.
He hoped that his career, which saw him start at the Stade Toulousain in 2005, followed by passages in Agen (Pro D2) and Bayonne (from 2008 to 2012) before returning to his training club, would end on June 25 at the Stade de France in the final of the Top 14. An apotheosis of which the former winger of the XV of France (63 selections from 2010 to 2019, 14 tries) will most likely be deprived. Seriously injured… Achilles tendon on Saturday night during the match against Racing 92.
The image has made all rugby fans sorry.
In the 34th minute of this meeting, Yoann Huget, who had scored a try a few minutes earlier, writhes in pain after a tackle.
To the doctor who comes running, the former winger says: "it's farted".
A verdict which very likely means a sad end of career.
According to information from Canal +, the Toulousain would be the victim of a ruptured Achilles heel.
Which means that we will probably never see him again on a rugby pitch.
A very sad news for a very endearing player.
The latest news concerning Yoann Huget, most likely the victim of an Achilles tendon rupture.
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- Canal Rugby Club (@CanalRugbyClub) April 24, 2021
All his teammates immediately came to the news, his "old" friend Maxime Médard in particular, very affected for his friend. When he left the field, carried by the trainers, players and substitutes of the two teams applauded him standing. A tribute to the extent of the career of this figure from the Stade Toulousain, club with which he was crowned French champion twice, in 2008 and 2019 (more than 160 matches played in the red-and-black jersey, 58 tests registered). “It marked us. It was a complicated moment for him and for us, entrusted Romain Ntamack after the match at the microphone of Canal +. The atmosphere was special afterwards. We struggled to get back into the game. ”
During an interview granted the day before to France Television, Huget had reconsidered his decision, affirming to approach the future with serenity.
“With the health period that we are going through and the financial crisis experienced by all the clubs, I wanted to be right in my boots.
I preferred to stop. ”
Before adding: “I am lucky to have chosen my exit.
I know it's over soon, so I'm having the most fun ”.
Fate has obviously decided otherwise.
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